Announcements

When:

October 29, 2014

Following research and outreach focused on improving the classroom experience last year, three spaces have been redesigned at the North campus, with others slated for future renovation.

This year, the Classroom Redesign initiative targeted rooms K148, H426 and D236. These rooms, in addition to E409 and I202, which were renovated last year, have become bright, inspiring spaces that provide a warm and inviting atmosphere for students and faculty. The classrooms now contain easily moveable and functional furniture, are free of physical barriers and offer reliable technology hubs with video and web conferencing capabilities, along with numerous accessible outlets for electronic devices. With a hybrid presentation, discussion and activity space, these classrooms have become more conducive to interactivity and collaboration.

In order to prepare professors who will be using the new classrooms, D236 has been constructed as a training room. To have a look at these transformations and stay updated on this initiative, please visit

humber.ca/classroomredesign/

The website features before, after and panoramic photos of the new classrooms, including comparative room specifications unique to each site.

Admissions Coming Soon!

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October 29, 2014

The Enterprise Systems Project (ESP) team is excited to announce that Humber’s new Admissions system will go live on November 24, 2014.

The Admissions release includes deployment of:

Banner Admissions module
International Web-based Application to replace the current manual application process for International applicants
Events Management for managing applicant registration for secondary requirements activities such as portfolio presentations, auditions and tests
MyHumber Applicant tab where applicants will be able to track the status of their applications, register for events, and upload supporting application documents
New post-secondary transcript solution
BRM (Banner Relationship Management) admissions communications campaigns
Conversion of applicant data from the 2010-11 to 2013-14 admissions cycles. 2014-15 applicant data will be converted in May 2015.

Important Date for 2015-2016 Admissions – November 24, 2014

Humber will receive the first transmission of 2015-16 applicant data from OCAS (Ontario College Application System) on November 24. All Domestic and International 2015-16 applicant data will be processed in Banner beginning November 24. Humber will release first offers for the 2015-16 Academic Year on February 1, 2015. For the remainder of the current Admission cycle, 2014-15 applicant data will be processed in legacy systems.

Humber Gives calendars – Available Now!

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October 29, 2014

Your very own 2014/2015 Humber Gives calendar is on its way to your mailbox. In its pages you will meet some of the Humber students who have been directly helped through donations made to the Humber Gives campaign.

A limited number of additional copies are available. Call the Office of Advancement & Alumni Relations at extension 4343 with your requests.

Save the date and join us for this year’s Humber Gives campaign launch on December 2, 2014.

Nick Farnell, New Manager Announcement

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October 29, 2014

Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Farnell as the School Operations Manager at the Centre for Trades and Technology on Carrier Drive effective Tuesday November 4, 2015.

Nick brings to his new role a strong knowledge and understanding of Humber. Most recently Nick was the Community Manager with the Humber Students’ Federation. In this role he managed a digital media team to create and manage the online presence of HSF, including all social media accounts as well as the corporate website. He also developed and implemented a strategic digital plan to market and promote HSF events, services and opportunities. Nick has also held positions within Humber as Coordinator, Student Life and in Recruitment.

Nick has been a faculty member at Humber and the University of Guelph – Humber for the past five years.

Nick is a graduate of Humber’s Bachelor of Industrial Design Program and has won numerous awards including the President’s Letter and the President’s Medal. He was recognized by his fellow students and bestowed the Student Appreciation Award for his contributions to their success. He is a former President of HSF and has served as a student rep on College Council.

In addition Nick has earned an MBA from Ryerson University, focusing on management of technology and innovation.

In his new role Nick will provide management and administrative leadership to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Centre for Trades and Technology. He will be responsible, in concert with the academic team, to provide outstanding service and support for all students and visitors to the campus.

Please join me in congratulating Nick on his most recent success!

Denise Devlin-Li
Dean, School of Applied Technology

Information Bulletin: AODA Section 17 Producers of Educational or Training Material

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When:

October 27, 2014

Information Bulletin

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005) Reminder

Humber College continues to promote a barrier - free learning, living and working environment.
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005) outlines requirements that will make Ontario accessible by 2025.

What is Humber required to do?
Under the AODA (2005), Humber is required to produce accessible educational and training resources.

Section 17 of the AODA (2005) requires that:

All textbooks that are produced by Humber must be available in an alternate or conversion - ready format upon request, by January 1, 2015; and
All printed educational or training materials that are distributed to students must be available in an alternate or conversion - ready format upon request, by January 1, 2020.

What types of alternate formats might be requested?
Common alternate formats include, but are not limited to, the following:

Accessible electronic text versions;
Large print in 16 - 20 point font or larger;
Video captioning; and
Transcripts

Thank you for your continued support in ensuring Humber’s compliance with the AODA (2005)

For more information about the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), please contact Kathy Provost, AODA Co-ordinator by email at kathy.provost@humber.ca or by phone 416.675.6622 ext 5647.

This document is available in an alternate format upon request

Road Closure

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When:

October 27, 2014

Due to some crane work at the F building construction, the section of Arboretum Blvd indicated on the map below will be closed to vehicle traffic Saturday, November 1^st, 2014.

Those wanting to access lot 13, 14 and 15 will be required to use entrance E.

Anyone requiring access to lot 1, 2, 3 or the W Daycare are required to use entrance A.

November Calendar for the Learning Skills Workshop Series

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When:

October 24, 2014

To request a workshop visit us in H217 or send an email to peer.tutoring@humber.ca

Humber Literary Review Call for Submissions

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October 24, 2014

The Humber Literary Review, a literary and arts magazine established by the English Department of Humber College, is currently seeking submissions of prose, poetry, artwork, and comics for its third issue, scheduled for release in Spring 2015. The submission deadline is December 8, 2014.

Previous issues of the HLR have proudly included work from Karen Solie, Russell Smith, Priscila Uppal, Catherine Graham, Jeff Latosik, Mariko Tamaki, Kirsten McCrea, and Nik Dudukovic, plus many other established and emerging artists.

The HLR pays $60 per poem, and $100 each for essays, fiction, and reviews. Its also pays feature and comics artists. humberliteraryreview.com

Banner Finance

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When:

October 23, 2014

After extensive analysis, and consultation with end users, we have identified that some additional commodity codes are needed.

It is very important to use the correct commodity code when creating requisitions and purchase orders. The commodity code pulls in the account number associated with the commodity and drives an internal process within Banner. It also provides us with spend analytics.

Please see below the new or modified commodity codes that have been added for your use. If your area requires and additional codes, please contact purchasing@humber.ca .

Commodity Code	Description	Unit of Measure	Account
001	Sponsorship	EA	7329
049	Audition, Modelling, etc. Services	EA	7000
287	Guest Speakers	EA	7091
307	Food Miscellaneous / Equipment	EA	7009
329	International Projects	Lot	7000
514	Marketing / Spec Event / Award	EA	7327
569	Musical Related Services	LOT	7000
665	Royalties	LOT	7001
727	Theatre Related Services	EA	7000
775	Vehicle Lease or Rental	EA	7140
777	Vehicle Purchase	EA	7911
802	Writing Related Services	EA	7000

If you would like to see the most common, or full list of commodity codes, please see the Cognos report, Public Folders/Finance User Reports/Purchasing Reports/Commodity List

Humber Welcomes New Senior Vice-President, Academic, Laurie Rancourt

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October 22, 2014

Former president and CEO of Northern Lights College in BC makes a cross-country journey to Humber

Laurie Rancourt has worked at three different colleges, and in both of Canada’s official languages – so making the move from northern British Columbia, where she was president and CEO of Northern Lights College, might not be as big a challenge as you might think.

Humber Today sat down with the college’s new senior vice-president, Academic, to get to know her a little better – and see what she thinks of Humber so far.

Now that you’re here, what are you most looking forward to?
I’m really looking forward to connecting with as many people as possible, and becoming part of the team. The collegiality and the way I’ve seen people work together has been quite amazing – I’m so impressed by the depth and breadth of things that are happening at Humber.

Do you have a sense of what your first steps will be?
I’m going to focus on academic planning – there’s already a solid foundation of plans and strategies in each school and division, so the first thing to do will be to work with everyone to highlight the things that are already there and already work. We’re going to see how we can weave all that together and develop an academic plan that builds on existing expertise, excellence and capacity, and helps home in on where we want to go in the future.

Where does Humber fit in to the larger postsecondary environment, locally and nationally?
Humber is a definite leader, and is doing some cutting-edge things. There’s a strong team here that’s helping to lead the way. Just looking at the unique programs, like the University of Guelph-Humber, the emphasis on applied research, and the activities going on in the Centre for Teaching and Learning tells me that the college is a leader nationally – not just in Ontario. We have a lot to offer to the rest of the postsecondary system.

Ever since I got this opportunity, the consistent reaction has been, “Oh, wow – Humber’s a great institution. You’re really lucky to be going there.” Humber has a reputation that is very well deserved.

What are some of your favourite things?
Family is very important to me, so I would say that my favourite things are my husband, my children, and my new five-month-old grandson. You always dread the day when someone says you’re old enough to be a grandmother, but it’s not making me feel old – it’s actually making me feel younger. I’m also an avid reader, and I love classic rock – Metallica, AC/DC, that kind of stuff. We also have two dogs, Ralph and Scruffy, who keep us busy.

Who inspires you?
My kids – watching their growth, and what I learn from them. The other person, who’s no longer with us, is my mother – she suffered from mental health issues and was a very strong fighter. As well, I’m inspired by my maternal grandmother, who was a war bride, and had some famous sayings that I still think about today: whatever doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and things happen for a reason.

What would you like to say to our students?
What I would tell students is what I’ve tried to tell my kids: it’s OK if you don’t know right now what you want to do. If you work on discovering your strengths and your passions, then your path will become clear eventually. Access to postsecondary education is a great privilege, but it doesn’t have to be the same path for everyone. I’m a proud college grad myself – I tried university, didn’t like it, went to college, and then went back to university. I’m working on my doctorate now.

What are you looking forward to doing, now that you’re here?
I haven’t made it to the Lakeshore Campus yet! My goal in the next three months is to wander around, get lost a little, and connect with as many people as I can.

Laurie begins her time at Humber on November 1. Stay tuned for more information about her and about new academic initiatives.

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